jar

noun
UK: /dʒɑː/
US: /dʒɑːr/

  1. A glass or clay container with a wide opening, used for storing food or liquids.

    1. I keep cookies in a jar on the counter for snacking. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully sealed the jam in a jar to preserve its freshness for winter. [ ] [ ]

  2. The amount a jar can hold.

    1. I drank a whole jar of iced tea; it was so refreshing after work. [ ] [ ]
    2. The recipe calls for a jar of tomato sauce, about 24 ounces in volume. [ ] [ ]

  3. A harsh or unpleasant sound; a vibration or jolt.

    1. The car hit a pothole with a jar, nearly making me spill coffee. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected news delivered a mental jar, disrupting his usual calm. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

container pot vessel shake jolt disturb
jar verb

  1. To make a harsh, grating sound.

    1. The rusty gate jarred when I opened it this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her high-pitched voice jarred on his ears, as she gave the news. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have an unpleasant or disturbing effect.

    1. The graphic details of the crime jarred readers of the local newspaper. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden change in plans jarred his routine, but he adapted quickly. [ ] [ ]

  3. To shake or jolt something.

    1. The minor earthquake jarred the house, but no damage was done. [ ] [ ]
    2. The impact jarred his elbow, causing a sharp, stabbing pain and discomfort. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jar" in English means: A glass or clay container with a wide opening, used for storing food or liquids., The amount a jar can hold., A harsh or unpleasant sound; a vibration or jolt..

The phonetic transcription of "jar" is /dʒɑː/ in British English and /dʒɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jar": container, pot, vessel, shake, jolt, disturb.

Example usage of "jar": "I keep cookies in a jar on the counter for snacking.". More examples on the page.